Shopping in Berlin.
People do not buy what they need, but what they want.
Charles Kettering
But when we buy what we need and what we really want, this feels cannot be compared with anything else. Make shopping — is always a pleasant pastime, especially when you know exactly what you need, and where you can buy it. Most shops in Berlin usually work from 10:00 to 20:00, from Monday to Saturday. Many shops are closed on Sundays. In Germany, the sell time is divided into 2 periods. Winter sales (Winterschlussverkauf) last from December to February. Summer sales (Sommerschlussverkauf) last from June to August. The sale period in Germany starts from 30% and to the end of the sale period reaches 90%.
People do not buy what they need, but what they want.
Charles Kettering
But when we buy what we need and what we really want, this feels cannot be compared with anything else. Make shopping — is always a pleasant pastime, especially when you know exactly what you need, and where you can buy it. Most shops in Berlin usually work from 10:00 to 20:00, from Monday to Saturday. Many shops are closed on Sundays. In Germany, the sell time is divided into 2 periods. Winter sales (Winterschlussverkauf) last from December to February. Summer sales (Sommerschlussverkauf) last from June to August. The sale period in Germany starts from 30% and to the end of the sale period reaches 90%.
As a
souvenir, and pleasant memories about your trip, you may buy in Berlin
different kind of magnets, bags, figurines, T-shirts and scarves with the
picture and symbolism of the city, the bear as a symbol of Berlin, beer mugs,
and traditional German beer «Pilsner», «Altbier», «Bockbier», «Zwickelbier»,
and in addition to this perfect purchase will fit traditional German sausages,
the famous German liquor — «Jägermeister». For those who like original things
will suit perfect a German doll — "Wolpertinger", which will amuse you and
your guests with its unusual appearance. This fantastic character has a body of
an owl, a head of a rabbit, a nose of a heron and paws of a goose. People believe that this mystical character lives in
the Bavarian Alps. Among interesting souvenirs you may find green and red human
figures, which depicted on unusual pedestrian traffic lights, and considered as
a symbol of the East Berlin. At every gift shop you may also buy a piece
of the Berlin Wall, and as an application of this gift will fit a book about
the history of the Berlin Wall. For the real connoisseur of art and beautiful
things we advise you to buy different handmade articles from porcelain company
"Meissen" — a truly German quality, Europe's first porcelain factory, founded
in 1710. The Germans call it «white gold», because for its price, you should be
ready to pay a pretty penny for such gift. You may buy it in specialized
boutiques or in stores with brand name «Meissen».
Unique souvenirs, either as a
gift or for yourself you may buy at flea markets. Here you will find a lot of
interesting things: old books, postcards, portraits, coins, vintage clothes,
bijouterie, luxury jewelry, solid antique pieces, vintage photos, and a lot of
interesting and inexpensive things. Besides, market by itself is a open-air
museum, where you may find things, which will suite your taste and budget. Most
markets work only on weekends. Here are some of the most popular markets in
Berlin.
- Flea Market in the Tiergarten. (Kunst-und Trödelmarkt). Address: Strasse des
17 Juni (Tiergarten), S Tiergarten, Ernst-Reuter-Platz. Working hours:
Saturday — Sunday, 10.00 — 17.00. Website: www.berliner-troedelmarkt.de
- Market of ancient books and things at the Bode
Museum (Antik und Buchmarkt am
Bodemuseum). Address: Bodestr. 1. Website: www.antik-buchmarkt.de
- Market at Arkonaplatts (Trödelmarkt am Arkonaplatz). Address:
Arkonaplatz 1. Website: www.troedelmarkt-arkonaplatz.de
- Market in Mauerpark (Flohmarkt am Mauerpark). Address: Bernauer
Strasse 63-64. Website: www.mauerparkmarkt.de
- Market at Fehrbelliner Platz (Trödelmarkt auf dem Fehrbeliner Platz).
Address: Fehrbelliner Platz 1. Website: www.troedelmaerkte-berlin.de
German clothes — are a unique combination of quality, comfort and style. If you want to enlarge your
wardrobe, the following shopping malls, department stores and
markets will help:
Shopping
Center Potsdamer Platz Arcaden, includes 134 stores, as well as cafes and
restaurants. Address: Alte Potsdamer Straße 7. Working hours: Monday —
Saturday. from 10:00 to 21:00.
Galeries Lafayette Berlin,
three shopping centers at Friedrichstrasse: Quartier 205, Quartier 206 and Quartier
207. Lafayette Gallery has recently become one of the symbols of the city. Here
you will find hundreds of shops with different brands, from budget to luxury.
Also here you may find departments with perfumery, household electric
appliances, gifts and food stores. Address: Friedrichstrasse 76-78. Working
hours: Mon. — Sat. 10:00 — 20.00. Website: www.galerieslafayette.de
Kaufhaus des Westens, or KaDeWe, —
is one of the most important department stores in Berlin, occupies 60 000
square meters. It is the second largest department store in Europe after
legendary department store London's Harrods. In all 8 floors you'll find
exactly what you need according to your taste or budget. About 40-50 thousand people
visit this store every day. Address: Tauentzienstraße 21—24. Website: www.kadewe.de
Designer Outlet Berlin.
Address: Alter Spandauer Weg 1. Working hours: Mon.-Thu. 10—19, Fri.-Sat.
10—20. Website: www.designer-outlet-berlin.de
Karstadt Kurfürstendamm.
Address: Kurfürstendamm 231. Working hours: Mon. – Thurs. 10:00 - 20:00 Fr.
10:00 — 21:00 Sat. 10:00 — 20:00. Website: www.karstadt.de
Shopping center Wilmersdorfer
Arcaden. Address: Wilmersdorfer Straße 46. Hours: Mon. – Sat. 08:00 —
22:30, Sun 12:00 — 19:00. Website: www.wilmersdorfer-arcaden.de
Peek & Cloppenburg.
Address: Tauentzienstrae 19. Website: http://www.peek-cloppenburg.de/
Galeria Kaufhof. Address:
Alexanderplatz 9. Website: http://www.galeria-kaufhof.de
Türkischer Markt —
Turkish market is situated in the Neukölln district, close to metro Kottbusser
Tor. Here you will find textile, scarves, leather goods and clothes. For
gourmets: spices and oriental dishes, different kind of fruits and vegetables,
most of which in the second part of the day become much lower in price. Working
hours: Tue. and Fri. from 11:00 to 18:30. Website: www.tuerkenmarkt.de..
We wish you good luck in finding what you really need!
